Dan Cross worked at the telephone company (US WEST) as Senior Human Resources Counsel for eight years and dealt with a wide variety of violence in the workplace issues. Mr. Cross has developed pragmatic policies for clients to address violence in the workplace, weapons in the workplace, and safety of coworkers. An overview of his advice is contained in an article connected to the link below.

Dan Cross was consulting with clients about employment-related issues related to use of marijuana even before legalization. He has advised clients about test protocols, employer rights, and medical marijuana issues based on his experience representing Fortune 500 companies. An overview of his advice is contained in an article connected to the link below.

Dan Cross has been at the cutting edge of LGBTQ issues on behalf of employers. Mr. Cross has counseled employers regarding gender identity issues, issues related to access to restrooms for transgender employees, and done training on all related issues. He has also successfully litigated discrimination claims on the basis of sexual orientation. An overview of his advice is contained in an article connected to the link below.

Dan Cross has provided sophisticated advice regarding issues with the use of independent contractors and leased workers for over 20 years. Mr. Cross has successfully defended clients from department of labor claims of employee status, prepared independent contractor agreements in compliance with legal requirements, and provided advice on all related issues, including the alternative use of temporary workers. An overview of his advice on leased workers and independent contractors is contained in an article connected to the link below.